About Breadsall

Breadsall is a village located in the county of Derbyshire, in the east of England. It lies within the DE21 postcode area and is situated near the town of Swadlincote. The village is part of the civil parish of Breadsall and is known for its rural setting and traditional English countryside character. The area is largely residential, with a mix of older and more modern homes, and is close to the borders of Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Breadsall is served by local amenities including a church, a primary school, and a few small shops. The village is accessible by road via the A52 and is within easy reach of larger towns such as Derby and Leicester. It offers a peaceful environment while remaining well-connected to nearby urban centres.

School Ratings in Breadsall

Breadsall is served by 145 schools. A further 15 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Breadsall

Property prices average £229K across the area, and semi-detached homes are the most common property type, typically selling for £177K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Breadsall

Local crime rates sit higher than national averages. Shoplifting accounts for the highest share in Breadsall, with 65 incidents logged in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Breadsall

Based on the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Breadsall falls within the mid-range nationally for overall deprivation. Working-age employment is around the national average for the area. Income levels locally sit close to the national average.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Breadsall

Most properties in Breadsall can access superfast or ultrafast broadband. 4G coverage is extensive and 5G is increasingly available across the area. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 7,969 sales

Average Price £229K
£1K — £29.72M
Detached £300K 2,400
Semi £177K 3,680
Terraced £149K 1,496
Flat £96K 176

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

85 Primary
15 Secondary
45 Other
Breadsall CofE VC Primary School Primary Good 0.2 miles Tuition Services Co Brookside School 0.2 miles St Andrew's Academy 0.7 miles Oakwood 0.7 miles Parkview Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Da Vinci Academy Secondary Good 0.7 miles Breadsall Hill Top Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles Roe Farm Primary School Primary Good 1.1 miles Beaufort Primary School Primary Requires Improvement 1.2 miles St Giles' Spencer Academy 1.2 miles Audrey Drive Children's Centre 1.2 miles Cavendish Close Infant School Primary Good 1.3 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Breadsall IMD 2025

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Breadsall in the mid-range nationally. Employment and income levels are close to the England average, with a mix of opportunities across sectors. Overall living conditions are comparable to similar areas across the country.

Overall Deprivation
5/10
Income
6/10
Employment
5/10
Education
5/10
Health
4/10
Housing
7/10
Living Environment
6/10
13,306 Children (0-15) 18%
45,310 Working Age 62%
18,891 Older (60+) 26%
Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 34.4% of children in income-deprived families
Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 19.5% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Breadsall 457 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Reported crime in Breadsall is above the national average when measured per capita. Violence & sexual offences dominates the figures, a trend mirrored in many urban centres. Local policing teams work actively in the area, and community initiatives continue to address key concerns.

168 Violence & Sexual Offences
65 Shoplifting
44 Anti-Social Behaviour
34 Other Theft
28 Public Order
27 Drugs
20 Vehicle Crime
18 Criminal Damage & Arson
16 Burglary
12 Other Crime
10 Robbery
7 Weapons
7 Theft from Person
1 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Spondon Train Station 3 miles
Duffield Train Station 3.2 miles
Peartree Train Station 3.9 miles
Belper Train Station 5.3 miles
Ilkeston Train Station 6.4 miles
Langley Mill Train Station 6.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Oakwood 0.9 miles Breadsall Hilltop 0.9 miles Chaddesden 1.2 miles Morley 1.4 miles Darley Abbey 1.4 miles Morleymoor 1.4 miles Little Eaton 1.4 miles Morley Smithy 1.8 miles Little Chester 1.8 miles Allestree 1.9 miles Cherrytree Hill 2 miles The Holmes 2.2 miles

Local Government

District Derby
County Derbyshire
Ward Oakwood
Constituency Mid Derbyshire
Parish Derby, unparished area
Region East Midlands

Streets in DE21 30 shown View all streets

A38 1 Aberdare Close 1 Acer Croft 1 Albemarle Road 1 Albert Crescent 1 Albert Road 6 Alder Close 1 Alderley Court 1 Alfreton Road 25 Alison Close 2 Alport Heights Drive 1 Alsager Close 1 Anglers Business Centre 1 Anglesey Street 1 Anstey Court 1 Appledore Drive 1 Applegate Close 1 Applemead Close 1 Appleton Close 1 Argyll Close 2 Armscote Close 1 Arnhem Terrace 4 Arridge Road 2 Arundel drive 3 Ash Tree Close 1 Ashcombe Gardens 1 Ashfield Avenue 2 Ashlyn Road 1 Ashover Close 1 Ashover Road 1

Postcodes in DE21 50 shown View all postcodes

DE21 2AD DE21 2AE DE21 2AF DE21 2AG DE21 2AH DE21 2AJ DE21 2AL DE21 2AN DE21 2AP DE21 2AQ DE21 2AU DE21 2AX DE21 2AY DE21 2AZ DE21 2BA DE21 2BD DE21 2BE DE21 2BG DE21 2BH DE21 2BJ DE21 2BL DE21 2BN DE21 2BP DE21 2BQ DE21 2BR DE21 2BS DE21 2BT DE21 2BU DE21 2BW DE21 2BX DE21 2BY DE21 2BZ DE21 2DA DE21 2DB DE21 2DD DE21 2DE DE21 2DF DE21 2DG DE21 2DH DE21 2DJ DE21 2DL DE21 2DN DE21 2DP DE21 2DQ DE21 2DR DE21 2DT DE21 2DW DE21 2DX DE21 2DY DE21 2DZ